Past events - City Club of Chicago

Past events

The Humanities' Impact: Fostering Economic Development in Chicago and Beyond The Humanities' Impact: Fostering Economic Development in Chicago and Beyond
Moderated by Gabrielle Lyon (Illinois Humanities), Panelists: Shelly Lowe (National Endowment for Humanities), Vickie Lakes-Battle (IFF) and Bernard Loyd (Urban Juncture & Build Bronzeville)
Wednesday, Feb 14
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Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD
Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defense
Thursday, Feb 8
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Navigating the Future: Civic Leaders and the AI Landscape Navigating the Future: Civic Leaders and the AI Landscape
moderated by Sylvia Ewing (Elevate), Panelists: Jhmira Alexander (Public Narrative), Marianne McMullen (Chapin Hall) and Jon Powell (Salesforce)
Tuesday, Feb 6
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President Toni Preckwinkle President Toni Preckwinkle
Cook County Board
Tuesday, Jan 30
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Operationalizing Equity Neighborhood by Neighborhood Operationalizing Equity Neighborhood by Neighborhood
Moderated by Former Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Panelists: Craig Chico, Ayesha Jaco and Jaye Stapleton
Thursday, Jan 18
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Commissioner Jamie Rhee Commissioner Jamie Rhee
Chicago Department of Aviation
Thursday, Dec 14
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Chicago Charter Schools: What Recent Research Reveals about Charter School Performance Chicago Charter Schools: What Recent Research Reveals about Charter School Performance
moderated by Andrew Broy, Macke Raymond, Constance Jones and Greg White
Tuesday, Dec 12
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Pedro Martinez Pedro Martinez
Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Public Schools
Tuesday, Dec 5
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Amplification: A Chicago Civic Celebration Amplification: A Chicago Civic Celebration
An inaugural City Club of Chicago extravaganza celebrating civic leaders and showcasing City Club's reimagined future
Thursday, Nov 16
Inspector General Deborah Witzburg Inspector General Deborah Witzburg
City of Chicago
Monday, Nov 6
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Community Violence Intervention Community Violence Intervention
moderated by Vaughn Bryant, MPI Executive Director, Jesus Salazar, Angela Hurlock and Soledad Adrianzén McGrath
Tuesday, Oct 31
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Understanding and Navigating Chicago's Migrant Situation Understanding and Navigating Chicago's Migrant Situation
moderated by WBEZ's Kristen Schorsch, Dr. Aimee Hilado, Rev. Kenneth Phelps and Deputy Mayor Beatriz Ponce De León
Monday, Oct 30
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Canada's Ambassador to the US Kirsten Hillman Canada's Ambassador to the US Kirsten Hillman
The Ambassador will discuss the critical partnership between Canada and the United States, including the deepening economic integration between the two countries, sustainable and inclusive growth, strengthening competitiveness and collaborating on innovation.
Tuesday, Oct 17
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Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and Congressman Jonathan Jackson Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and Congressman Jonathan Jackson
Join members of the House Agriculture Committee for a conversation on the 2023 Farm Bill
Monday, Oct 16
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The State of Our Educator Pipeline 2023 The State of Our Educator Pipeline 2023
moderated by Shayne Evans, State Rep. Carol Ammons, Briana Morales and Dr. Kimako Patterson
Thursday, Oct 12
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Reclaiming Chicago: Defining Steps to Success Reclaiming Chicago: Defining Steps to Success
moderated by Amy Totsch, Rev. James T. Meeks, Guacolda Reyes, Imelda Salazar and Richard Townsell
Tuesday, Oct 3
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Chicago’s Blueprint for Safe Schools: A Community-Led Process Chicago’s Blueprint for Safe Schools: A Community-Led Process
Featuring remarks from CPS CEO Pedro Martinez, Jadine Chou, Maria Degillo, Daniel Brown, Dr. LaTacia Morgan-Greene and moderated by Walter Katz
Thursday, Sep 28
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Senator Tammy Duckworth Senator Tammy Duckworth
Friday, Sep 22
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul Attorney General Kwame Raoul
State of Illinois
Wednesday, Sep 13
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The Honorable Philip Edward ‘Brave’ Davis, KC The Honorable Philip Edward ‘Brave’ Davis, KC
Prime Minister, Commonwealth of the Bahamas
Monday, Sep 11
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Englewood Economics: How community and capital are coming together to drive resurgence Englewood Economics: How community and capital are coming together to drive resurgence
moderated by Ja'Net Defell, Cecile DeMello, Deon Lucas, Anton Seals Jr., Felicia Slaton-Young
Thursday, Sep 7
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The Physician Burnout Crisis: Barriers and Opportunities for a Better Chicago Health System The Physician Burnout Crisis: Barriers and Opportunities for a Better Chicago Health System
Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, Dr. Marianne Green and Israel Rocha Jr.
Wednesday, Sep 6
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Dr. Ngozi Ezike Dr. Ngozi Ezike
President and CEO of Sinai Chicago in conversation with WTTW's Brandis Friedman
Wednesday, Aug 9
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Youth Homelessness: Federal and Local Perspectives Youth Homelessness: Federal and Local Perspectives
Jeff Olivet- U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, Carolyn K. Ross- All Chicago, Bryan Samuels- Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago
Tuesday, Jul 25
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Jahmal Cole Jahmal Cole
CEO & Founder, My Block My Hood My City
Wednesday, Jun 28
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Upcoming events

Reimagining Downtown Chicago

Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025
Doors Open at 11:30 am / Event Begins at 12:00 pm

Kirk Dillard

Chairman
Regional Transportation Authority
Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025
Doors Open at 11:30 am / Event Begins at 12:00 pm

City Club of Chicago event tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are transferrable. 

Our venues are wheelchair accessible. To request any other accessibility, please contact Amanda Agosti at aagosti@cityclub-chicago.org

City Club of Chicago event tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are transferrable. 

Our venues are wheelchair accessible. To request any other accessibility, please contact Amanda Agosti at aagosti@cityclub-chicago.org